Cassigneul Jean-Pierre, Le Silence, 1981

This original lithograph shows a young woman seated at a table in front of an empty chair, with a dark garden behind her, suggesting autumn, and her pensive downward gaze accentuating the melancholy of the composition. Jean-Pierre Cassigneul devoted much of his time to lithography, demonstrating his interest in the art of printmaking.

The theme of the woman remains constant in all his compositions. It’s the landscapes in the background, often coastal or garden, that vary with the seasons and moods.